Dhaka, Broadcasting News Corporation: On winning the “Planet 50-50 Champion” and the “Agent of Change” awards, the country’s prominent poets, writers, singers, artists and teachers today accorded a hearty reception to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her return home from the United States.

They presented the Premier with flowers and choirs wishing her long life and personal wellbeing. Prominent personalities of the country including educationists, cultural activists, artists and intellectuals thronged Gonobhaban Friday evening to greet her.

Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University Professor AAMS Arefin Siddique and noted singer Rezwana Chowdhury Bonnya presented the Prime Minister with a bouquet of flowers on their behalf.